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Updated: UTME Controversy: JAMB Registrar Sobs, Apologizes as Thousands to Re-Take Exam

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has formally accepted full responsibility for the mass failures observed in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation...

Student Loan Process Improvement: Education Ministry, NELFUND, Stakeholders Inaugurate Committee

To optimize the disbursement process of the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) student loan scheme, an 11-member committee has been constituted by key...

Driver’s Licenses, Number Plates to Cost More – JTB

The cost of driver’s licences and number plate for Nigerians is set to rise, with the Joint Tax Board (JTB) approving a price...

Just in: Akpabio’s Case Takes New Turn as Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan Faces Contempt Claims

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, where a hearing is set to proceed regarding Senate President...

Police Crack Down on N452m, $210,000 Fraud Ring, Arrest Canadian, Nigerian Suspects

Two high-profile individuals have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force for their suspected involvement in a string of cyber and financial crimes,...

FG Takes Steps to Revamp Power Sector, Launches DisCos Overhaul Pilot

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah In a bid to revamp Nigeria’s beleaguered electricity distribution sector, the Federal Government has unveiled a pioneering initiative to...

ASUU election: Prof. Chris Piwuna in, Prof. Victor Osodeke out

      The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has elected Prof. Chris Piwuna, a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Jos...

Exclusive: No Help in Sight 53 Days On: Karu-Abuja Bridge Fire Survivor Laments Absence of Govt, Dangote Support 

It’s been almost two months – 53 long days – since the horrific Karu Bridge fire, a tragedy sparked by a Dangote truck....

Insecurity: Northern Governors Throw Weight Behind State Police

In a significant move, the Northern States Governors’ Forum, comprising the governors of the 19 Northern states, has officially endorsed the establishment of...

Nigeria’s Accountant General Ogunjimi Pushes for Public Finance Bill Passage

Mr. Shamseldeen Ogunijimi, the Accountant General of the Federation, says he is committed to facilitating the successful enactment of the Public Financial Management...

Water supply to Abuja satellite towns, top priority of Tinubu govt – Wike

Mr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has said President Bola Tinubu prioritizes water provision for Abuja’s satellite towns. Wike,...

Near Empty Treasury, Chaotic Economy: Tinubu Describes What He Inherited

President Bola Tinubu revealed that his administration inherited a dire financial situation, including a near-empty treasury and chaotic economy, when it took office...

American-born Pope Leo XIV emerges new Catholic Pope

A new leader for world’s 1.5 billion Catholics has emerged. He is American Robert Francis Prevost, now to be known as Pope Leo...

Breaking: New Pope Emerges as the new pontiff

A new pope has been elected, who is the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. He is Cardinal...

Breaking: White Smoke Rises, Signaling Papal Successor

White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that cardinals locked inside have elected a new leader for...

Pres. Tinubu Arrives in Anambra State on Official Visit

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Akwa, Anambra State capital, for an official visit, where he is expected to inaugurate several “legacy” projects...